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Tofu Fried Rice

Thee Burger Dude
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Comfort Food Classics, Entrees
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
 
 

Stir Fry Sauce

TOFU

Rice

  • 3 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
  • 3 Green Onion Stalks
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots
  • 3 cups Packed White Rice (See Notes)
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Egg (or Tofu Scramble, optional)
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • MSG or Salt (to taste)

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Getting everything ready before you start cooking is key with this recipe! So first, mince the garlic and slice the green onions. Separate the harder and whiter parts of the green onion from the softer and green parts. We'll cook the whiter slices and save the rest for the end as garnish.

Stir Fry Sauce

  • Whisk the ingredients for the Stir Fry Sauce and reserve for later.

Tofu Prep

  • Pat the tofu dry and break it into bite sized pieces with your hands. Add to a large mixing bowl and toss with the Soy Sauce. Next add the nutritional yeast, garlic and onion powder, smoked paprika, white pepper, potato starch and salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
    You may get some little bits of tofu when you toss in the seasonings. I like to fry them as they are nice crunchy little bits. You can stir the tofu around in the oil and the little bits will stick to the big pieces and create even more crunch!

Vegan Egg (optional)

  • If using some Vegan Egg (like Just Egg) simply cook in a skillet over medium heat to your liking, then set aside and reserve. If you happen to have some leftover Tofu Scramble you can use this instead, or if you want to make some now and have a bunch leftover for later, you can make my Tofu Scramble recipe.

Tofu Fried Rice

  • You can use as much oil (Neutral Flavored like Vegetable, Canola, etc) as your comfortable with but I like to add a layer of oil so it covers the bottom of a non-stick skillet (you can use a wok if you got one too) over medium / medium high heat. The more oil you use, the faster the tofu will cook. But you will also have to discard more oil, so again, use what you are comfortable with (but at least 1 - 2 Tbsp I would say).
    Once oil is heated, add half of the tofu. You want to avoid crowding the pan. Fry the tofu until it's browned and crispy, stirring occasionally. About 5 minutes. Remove and reserve for later. Repeat with the other half of the tofu.
  • Once tofu is cooked, if there is more than a tablespoon or two of oil in the pan, remove and discard the excess. You can also dump all the oil, wipe down the skillet and start with fresh oil if you like as well. Either way, heat up about 1 - 2 Tbsp of oil, and then add in the white parts of the green onions and the garlic.
  • Fry onion and garlic for 1 minute or so, careful not to burn the garlic. Then add in the frozen peas and carrots. Stirring frequently until heated up and softened, about 3 - 4 minutes. Next add in the cooked rice and stir to coat in the oil. If rice feels dry, add a little more oil. Stir frequently for about 1 - 2 minutes, then add in the Stir Fry Sauce. Stir to coat, and cook for another minute or so.
  • Add in the reserved Vegan Egg or Tofu Scramble (if using) and the fried tofu. Stir and taste for seasoning. I like to finish with a little sesame oil and some MSG or salt to taste, but add whatever you like!
  • Serve immediately and top with the reserved green onion, and maybe some Yum Yum Sauce!

Notes

Tofu - I highly recommend Super Firm Tofu as it's vacuum packed and doesn't require pressing. It has very little moisture so it will crisp up much easier!
Rice - This is commonly made with leftover rice from the day before. However, I also tested it with some Frozen Rice as well as Shelf Stable, Microwaveable Rice and that turned out great too. So use whatever you like! I recommend long grain rice, I used Jasmine and it was delicious!
Keyword Fried Rice, Fried Tofu
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